daff 2012/13 mid-term organisational performance report highlights

DAFF 2012/13 MID-TERM ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

Acting Director- General Mr. Sipho Ntombela 13 November 2012

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Vision and Strategic Goals of DAFF Overview Performance by Programmes Financial Statements Actual Spending per Programme Actual Spending per Economic Classification Conclusion

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VISION AND STRATEGIC GOALS OF DAFF VISION A leading, dynamic, united, prosperous and people-centred sector.

STRATEGIC GOALS

Increased profitable production of food, fibre and timber products by all categories of producers (subsistence, smallholder and commercial).

Sustained management of natural resources. Effective national regulatory services and risk management systems. A transformed and united sector. Increased contribution of the sector to economic growth and development. Effective and efficient governance.

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OVERVIEW

The Department presents its mid-term organisational performance report for the 2012/13 financial year.

This presentation focuses attention on the departmental achievements made during the mid-term period, and highlights the performance status of planned deliverables and challenges encountered.

DAFF contributes directly to three of the 12 Outcomes to achieve related outputs: Outcome 4: Decent employment through inclusive economic growth. Outcome 7: Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities contributing

towards food security for all. Outcome 10: Protect and enhance our environmental assets and natural resources. The planning was guided by government's key policies, namely the New Growth

Path (NGP),The Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP2), the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) and the Integrated Growth and Development Plan (IGDP) for agriculture, forestry and fisheries.

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OVERVIEW CONT…

The Department identified the following five areas as strategic priorities for the financial year:

1) Create employment by increasing the number of participants in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors through support for smallholders and processors.

2) Improve the food security initiative by coordinating production systems to increase the profitable production, handling and processing of food, fibre and timber products by all categories of producers.

3) Improve the income and conditions of farm workers, foresters and fishers.

4) Enhance exports by facilitating market access for agricultural, forestry and fisheries products.

5) Ensure the sustainable use of natural resources.

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PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION

Purpose

Provide strategic leadership, management and support services to the Department. The aim of the programme is to lead, support and promote agricultural, forestry and fisheries resources management through policies, strategies and programmes to enhance sustainable use, and to achieve economic growth, job creation, food security, rural development and transformation.

Corporate Services: To render sound human resources management and development, security and information management.

Chief Financial Office: To provide the Department with sound financial services. Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: To direct the provision of policy analysis,

formulation, planning and monitoring and evaluation in order to facilitate the improvements of the Department’s performance.

Stakeholder Relations, Communication and Legal Services: To provide the Department with legal and communication services and promote intergovernmental and stakeholder relations.

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Strategic Objective

Indicator Target Actual Challenges Corrective Measures

SO 3: Provide effective audit, investigative and legal, human resources and financial risk management

Percentage reduction in vacancy rate

11% Filling of vacancies in the Department.Vacancy rate has decreased to 13%.

Long process for filling of a post.

SO 5: Provide leadership and manage communication and information

Knowledge and Information Management Strategy approved and implemented

Review and implement phase 1 of Knowledge and Information Management Strategy

KIM Strategy developed and due for GOPC approval; KIM guidelines reviewed for inclusivity; Supporting DAFF File Plan finalized and approved by the National Archives.

Integration with previous plans in particular, the Export/Import System.

Continue with Microsoft Sharepoint trials in order to provide users with a better understanding of an EDMS product.

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PROGRAMME 1 CONT…Strategic Objective

Indicator Target Actual Challenges

Corrective Measures

SO 2: Strengthen policy, planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and sector information

Approved monitoring, evaluation and reporting guidelines

Develop PDAs monitoring, evaluation and reporting guidelines and review DAFF monitoring, evaluation and reporting guidelines.

DAFF reviewed Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER) guidelines have been approved by DEXCO on 29th September 2012.

Plans aligned to the MTSF

Align national and provincial plans with Presidential Outcomes and targets

The integrated outcomes plan that was developed with provinces is being used for reporting on Outcome 7 in particular by provinces and is aligned to DAFF Strategic Plan. DAFF has participated in strategic planning and review sessions of four provinces (Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape) to address the overall alignment of plans within the sector.

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Strategic Objective



Comprehensive economic reports for the sector

Reports on economic indicators and trends for the sector

2 quarterly Economic Reports published: The report gives an economic analysis of agriculture from a global perspective to a more focused domestic environment.

Weekly Price Watch reports are also released.

Existing policies reviewed

Review existing policies

The Legislative Review process as led by D: Legal Services has taken over the review of policies and Acts of Parliament with support from the University of Pretoria. Instead, the focus in this sub-programme is on developing a policy framework for which progress is reported under DPRS below.

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Targeted R&D programme developed

Implement targeted R&D programme

SLAs have been concluded and awaiting signature finalization by both DAFF and the service provider (ARC).

Projects were to be undertaken jointly with the Provinces. However, there has been a time lag owing to extensive engagement with the Provinces.

The projects are now included within the package of research projects to be undertaken with the ARC.

Comprehensive statistical database for the sector

National statistical information and reports

The following statistical reports were published: Quarterly Crops and Markets; monthly crop estimate reports; quarterly livestock estimates; and SA Food Security Bulletin.

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Strategic Objective

Indicator Target Actual Challenges Corrective

MeasuresSO 1: Increase equity, ownership and participation of previously disadvantaged individuals (PDIs)

Number of smallholder and subsistence producers accessing financial services (including grants)

5 000 smallholder producers supported through Mafisa

2 580 Smallholder farmers assisted.

Some farmers do not meet the credit criteria;Mafisa is competing with grants eg. Cooperative incentive scheme, recapitalization and grants from Social Development.The number of intermediaries has also been reduced due to expired contracts.

A credit guarantee scheme is being negotiated.There is a need to link grants with loans so that the competition can be eliminated.Potential intermediaries have been invited to submit proposals.

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MeasuresSO 1: Increase equity, ownership and participation of previously disadvantaged individuals (PDIs)

Number of smallholder and subsistence producers accessing financial services (including grants)

15 000 smallholder producers supported through CASP

5 910 smallholder producers supported.

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30 000 subsistence producers supported (Ilima)

109 197 subsistence producers supported.

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Strategic Objective


SO 4: Improve departmental service excellence through implementation of quality standards, Batho Pele principles and general legislative mandate

Compliance to legislation, prescripts, procedures and guidelines

Unqualified audit report on financial statements

Audit Matrix was developed to address the 2011/12 Audit findings and was submitted to National Treasury on 28 September 2012.

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Strategic Objective


MeasuresSO 1: Establish and strengthen cooperative governance and functional relations with local and international stakeholders

Enhanced stakeholder participation with national departments and the other two spheres of government and relevant stakeholders

Develop a format of engagement and identify areas of engagements

Document has been developed on the deployment of SMS members to Commodity Groups and it was tabled at DEXCO for approval.

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Corrective

MeasuresSO 1: Establish and strengthen cooperative governance and functional relations with local and international stakeholders

Enhanced stakeholder participation with national departments and the other two spheres of government and relevant stakeholders

Ensure the development of Intergovernmental Strategy

The Terms of Reference (ToR) preceding the development of the strategy has been taken through the routine processes for the Chief Director. Once the process is complete, the ToR will be sent for the attention of the service provider as a matter of proposal towards the draft strategy.

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Corrective

MeasuresSO 4: Improve departmental service excellence through implementation of quality standards, Batho Pele principles and general legislative mandate

Oversee the implementation of the Deployment Framework to commodity groups and municipalities

Efficient stakeholder service delivery

A number of meetings were held to introduce SMS members to Commodity Groups that they are deployed to, i.e. Milk South Africa, Cotton South Africa, NERPO, South African Wine Industry Trust and South African Ostrich Business Chamber.

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MeasuresSO 4: Improve departmental service excellence through implementation of quality standards, Batho Pele principles and general legislative mandate

Ensure customer service improvement and satisfaction

Improved customer satisfaction index

Two decentralized offices are operational; Port Elizabeth and Saldahna Bay. 7 pilot offices are planned to extend this project. The areas will include: Port Nolloth, Hermanus, Still Bay / Mossel Bay, East London, Umtata / Port St. John, Durban and Richards Bay.

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SO 5: Provide leadership and manage communication and information

Aligned DAFF Communication Strategy

Refine and oversee the implementation of the DAFF Communication Strategy

Conceptualized, developed, produced and implemented the 2012 Budget Vote exhibition and branding.

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Strategic Objective


SO 4: Improve departmental service excellence through implementation of quality standards, Batho Pele principles and general legislative mandate

Legislation aligned to the Constitution

Initiate the project to review legislation and submit proposals for Ministerial approval

All DAFF Acts were forwarded to the Service Provider for constitutional and legal analysis, which was completed in August 2012, and finalisation of the cluster legislation

has been approved. The final number of Acts and Bills to be reviewed are 25.

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PROGRAMME 2: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY

Purpose

Manage the risks associated with animal diseases, plant pests, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and registration of products used in agriculture; promote food safety and create an enabling environment for increased and sustainable agricultural production.

The programme comprises three sub-programmes, namely Plant Production and Health; Animal Production and Health; and Inspection and Laboratory Services.

Plant Production and Health: Focuses on increasing agricultural productivity with the emphasis on a sustainable plant production system, efficient use of genetic resources and manages risks associated with plant pests, diseases and GMOs.

Animal Production and Health: Aims to improve livestock production through the implementation of animal production and health strategies, projects and programmes founded on sound animal disease risk management principles, an informed extension service and sustainable natural resources management.

Inspection and Laboratory Services: Focuses on the provision of leadership, guidance and support in ensuring compliance with agricultural legislation and regulatory frameworks and overseeing the effective implementation of risk management strategies and plans for regulated agricultural products.

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Strategic Objective

Indicator Target Actual Challenges Corrective measures

SO 1: Promote efficient production, handling and processing of food, fibre and timber

Number of new producers participating in animal production schemes (cumulative)

1 300 38 farmers participated in the Milk Recording Scheme in 15 projects.45 emergent poultry farmers were taken to the AVI Africa Conference.

200 farmers participated in the Kaonafatso ya dikgomo scheme.

Number of beneficiaries benefiting from commodity strategies

200 beneficiaries benefiting from pig commodity strategy

The pig commodity strategy is in the process of being completed.

20 farmers were assisted with pig production methods and related issues.

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Strategic Objective

Indicator Target Actual

Challenges Corrective measures


Regulatory frameworks approved by Parliament

Approve Compulsory Community Service Framework

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Amendment Bill has been approved by Parliament for tabling at the National Council of Provinces.

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Number of primary animal health care awareness campaigns

4 Some purchases of necessary equipment were done towards the end of the previous financial year. The modifications of clinics to prepare for the service are being considered and discussions with the financial officers have commenced.

SO 2: Establish and maintain effective early-warning and mitigation systems

Number of reports on early detections and reaction time to outbreaks of animal diseases and pests

6 6 reports were submitted to the OIE in May 2012.

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Number of plant production support and health interventions

4 Technical support was provided to provinces, farmers and extension officers participating in the following programmes:CASPZero HungerNatural Resources ManagementProvincial initiatives


Number of plant-related commodity strategies implemented

1 key commodity strategy implemented

Development of the National Strategy on Vegetables is progressing well.

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Strategic Objective



Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary (SPS) Strategy developed

Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Policy and Plant Protection Bill

Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Policy:

The draft Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Policy was approved by the Minister on 11 April 2012 and published in a Government Gazette No. 35292 for public comments on 26 April 2012.• The Gazetted policy was circulated to stakeholders for comment.

Plant Protection Bill:

The submission regarding the draft Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Bill for public comments has been initiated and completed.

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Strategic Objective


SO 2: Ensure protection of indigenous genetic resources

Number of monitoring reports of genetic resources for food and agriculture

2 Surveillance and characterization of farm animal genetic resources have been undertaken in Free State and North West Provinces.

Characterization of plant genetic resources (maize, bambara, groundnuts and dry beans) has continued at the ARC and the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre.

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Strategic Objective


SO 2: Establish and maintain effective early-warning and mitigation systems

Number of reports on early detections and reaction time to outbreaks of plant diseases and pests

2 Surveillance data is collected on a weekly basis.

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Strategic Objective


SO 1: Manage the level of risks associated with food, diseases, pests, natural disasters and trade

Number of reports on regulatory compliance and monitoring interventions

4 Quarterly 1 report on regulatory compliance and monitoring interventions was compiled.

SO 1: Manage the level of risks associated with food, diseases, pests, natural disasters and trade

Number of reports on regulatory framework instruments approved

1 Liquor Products Bill

The Liquor Products Bill has been published in the Government Gazette for public comments.

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PROGRAMME 3: FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN REFORM

Purpose The programme facilitates and promotes food security and agrarian reform programmes and

initiatives. It comprises three sub-programmes, namely Food Security; Sector Capacity Development; and National Extension Support Services.

Food Security: The sub-programme provides national frameworks to promote sustainable household food security programmes through improving the production systems of subsistence and smallholder farmers in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector to achieve food security livelihoods and facilitate the provision of inputs, implements and infrastructure support.

Sector Capacity: Facilitates the provision of agriculture, forestry and fisheries education and training in support of sustainable growth and equitable participation in the sector. This will be achieved by facilitating and supporting education and training skills, promoting the development of centres of excellence on skills training and develop, manage and coordinate the sector transformation policy and strategy in line with the government objectives for the Department.

National Extension Support Services: Provides national extension policies, norms and standards on research and technology development. The sub-programme provides strategic leadership and guidance for the planning, coordination and implementation of extension and advisory services in the sector. It also provides leadership and strategic support in the implementation of norms and standards for extension.

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Strategic Objective


SO 2: Coordinate government food security initiatives

Green Paper gazetted

Gazette Green Paper on Food Security

Food Security Policy document not gazetted yet, but finished and consulted with the Clusters, awaiting tabling to IMC on Food Security.

Non-sitting of the Food Security IMC to table Food Security Policy.

Liase with Ministry for the sitting of the Food Security IMC to table the Policy for Food Security.

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Zero Hunger Campaign implemented

Develop business case and co-ordinate implementation of Zero Hunger Campaign

Principles of Zero Hunger campaign are being implemented in a Government project called Public Private Partnership (PPP) for Food Security, Nutrition and Health.

Lack of alignment of our funding programmes to the PPP.

To sign MOU with IDT to ensure alignment for implementation will also help to develop business case.

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Strategic Objective

Indicator Target

Actual Challenges Corrective Measures


Number of smallholder producers supported through smallholder strategy

15 000 There were 3 111 and 4 975 smallholders who have been identified for support through a smallholder producer strategy, respectively, for Q1 and Q2 to give the total 8 086.(The smallholder producer strategy is comprised of a Government supportPackage i.e. Land reform support, Equitable share & Conditional grants, Extension services, input supply and infrastructure supply, etc).

Lack of alignment of funding programmes to support the smallholder development with provinces

The introduction Anchor Mega Projects aligned to the PICC will further enhance the mainstreaming process.

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Mechanisation policy implemented

Develop comprehensive mechanisation policy and implement tractor scheme

The Policy has been refocused and simplified to support Household Food Security.Tractor scheme rollout: 503 of 504 (99, 9%) of tractors delivered and 2 436 out of 2 436 (100%) of implements delivered. All deliveries verified and checked against specifications.

Lack of database on mechanization equipment owned by the Government.

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Strategic Objective


SO 4: Provide leadership and support to research, training and extension in the sector

Coordinate the provision of comprehensive training and extension support

Evaluate Extension Recovery Plan

A service provider was appointed through public bidding to facilitate the evaluation.

First phase report has been presented to stakeholders.

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Strategic Objective


SO 3: Improve social working conditions in the sector

Provincial vulnerable delivery units established

5 provinces (FS, WC, LP, MP, KZN)

FS, WC, KZN, and Mpumalanga have confirmed existence of Delivery Units.

Budgetary constraints harmstring some provinces in establishing provincial delivery units.

Issue to be

tabled at

MINMEC.

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Strategic Objective


SO 4: Provide leadership and support to research, training and extension in the sector

Develop national extension policy

Develop national extension policy

The Terms of Reference for the development of the policy have been compiled. A proposal for the development of the policy has been presented to DAFF and the Ford Foundation.A service provider has been outsourced to start with the policy development process.

No budget allocation for the development of the policy.

Resource mobilisation exercise was conducted and a grant to the tune of $120 000 has been secured from the Ford Foundation.

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Strategic Objective


SO 4: Provide leadership and support for research, training and extension in the sector

Producers completing training programmes

Coordinate training programmes for 15 000 smallholder producers

2 656 beneficiaries were trained during Q1 and 4 787 trained during Q2. The total number trained at mid-term is 7 443.

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Strategic Objective


SO 4: Provide leadership and support for research, training and extension in the sector

Approved Agricultural Training Institutions (ATIs) Green Paper

7 agricultural colleges transformed into ATIs

ATI Business Plans have been received from all colleges and these will be consolidated.

DORA funds have been disbursed to Provincial Departments.

Colleges' Procurement Plans have been developed and consolidated.

The National Treasury funds ( R33m) could not be transferred to Colleges as they have no credible financial management systems in place.

Treasury funds are still not accessible for procurement as they were earmarked to be transferred.

Submission to convert Treasury transfer funds into goods and services has been presented to National Treasury for approval.

Appointment of a Service Provider to commence with the consultative process on Norms and Standards to develop a Green Paper to be tabled to Cabinet.

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PROGRAMME 4: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND MARKETING

Purpose

Ensure value chain integration; facilitation of market access for agriculture, forestry and fisheries products in support of economic growth, job creation and development.

The programme comprises the following three sub-programmes, namely International Relations and Trade; Agro- processing and Marketing; and Cooperatives and Rural Enterprise Development.

International Relations and Trade: Facilitates, coordinates and supports international relations and international trade for the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector through the development and implementation of appropriate policies and programmes.

Cooperatives and Rural Enterprise Development: Facilitates and supports the implementation of programmes and initiatives to ensure the promotion and participation of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector in the economic development of businesses.

Agro-processing and Marketing: Ensures the conversion/transformation of primary agriculture, forestry and fisheries commodities into value-added products and ensures domestic and international market access.

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Strategic Objective

Indicator Target Actual Challenge Corrective Measure

SO 1: Increase growth, income and sustainable job opportunities in the value chain

Value chain networks established and institutionalized

Fisheries value chain network established

Aquaculture value chain network has been established in Q1. Minutes and Record of Decisions of the first meeting concluded. Marketing working group of the value chain network established & its action plan developed.

Sector strategies developed and implemented

Facilitate the implementation of Marketing Strategy

A draft of the reviewed strategy document has been concluded.

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Strategic Objective

Indicator Target Actual Challenge Corrective

Measure

SO 2: Coordinate government food security initiative

30% of smallholder producers organized into commodity associations and cooperatives

Facilitate implementation of the sector business policy in advancing commodity groups

18 cooperatives that are producing poultry were mobilized as poultry commodity structures.

108 cooperatives established

11 cooperatives were supported and registered during Q1.The support was with regard to training and registration.

People do not realize the importance of co-operatives.

Awareness campaigns to be held in the next quarter.

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Strategic Objective

Indicator Target Actual Challenge Corrective Measure

SO 1: Increase growth, income and sustainable job opportunities in the value chain

Sector strategies developed and implemented

Oversee the review and implementation of the Trade Strategy

Draft Trade Strategy ready to be tabled at DEXCO.

SO 1: Establish and strengthen cooperative governance and functional relations with local and international stakeholders

Cooperation agreements developed and signed

Oversee the negotiation and signing of inter-Africa and international agreements

Facilitated in Joint Management Committees for Kenya and Congo Brazzaville.

Administrative and political problems delay progress. Limited human resource capacity of the legal services. Last minute confirmation of the joint meetings. Last minute confirmation of the invitation to the Minister of DAFF.

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PROGRAMME 5: FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Purpose

Develop and facilitate the implementation of policies and targeted programmes to ensure management of forests, sustainable use and protection of land and water as well as managing agricultural risks and disasters.

There are three sub-programmes in the Forestry Programme, namely Forestry Operations; Forestry Development and Regulations; and Natural Resources Management.

Forestry Operations: Ensures sustainable management of forestry operations through managing state forests and woodlands, other state assets in the region and to render coordination and operational support.

Forestry Development and Regulations: Ensures effective development of policies for forestry regulation and oversight by promoting the optimum development of arboriculture, commercial and urban forestry and the development of small-scale forestry.

Natural Resources Management: Facilitates the development of infrastructure and the sustainable use of natural resources through an enabling framework for the sustainable management of woodlands and indigenous forests, the efficient development and revitalisation of irrigation schemes and water use. The sub-programme facilitates climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk and disaster management as well as promotes, regulates and coordinates the sustainable use of natural resources (land and soil).

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PROGRAMME 5

Strategic Objective


Measures

SO 1: Ensure the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

Forestry adaptation plans developed and implemented

Develop forestry adaptation plans

11 consultation sessions on proposed amendments were held and the technical report was completed on the proposed amendments.

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PROGRAMME 5

Strategic Objective


Measures


Forestry adaptation plans developed and implemented

Develop forestry adaptation plans

The National Fire Danger Rating system (NFDR ) is being piloted in Western Cape and Mpumalanga alongside the Lowveld System disseminating fire danger ratings weekly to stakeholders.

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Strategic Objective


Measures

SO 2: Increase the level of public and private investment for agricultural, forestry and fisheries products

Forestry protocols and strategies implemented

Implement Charter undertakings

Scoping reports for the Environmental Impact Assessments study in the Eastern Cape submitted to the authorizing institution: DEA

Draft final report on Transport Infrastructure Requirements produced.

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Strategic Objective


Measures




Terms of Reference was developed for re-advertising of the tender to develop guidelines and training for four subsectors: Growers, saw millers, honey production and pole production.

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Strategic Objective


Measures




Second draft of the State Forest Plantation Growth Strategy developed based on workshop outputs and circulated for final comments

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Transfer Agreement for MMM plantation is in place and awaiting approval.

Cabinet Memo for the Recommissioning of Lowveld plantations approved by the Minister, awaiting presentation to the Economic Cluster.

Delays by authorising institutions to approve certain processes is affecting the time of completion for the project.

The Department is engaging with the authorising institutions through a forum, which meets quarterly to assess progress.

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Strategic Objective


Measures

SO 2: Coordinate government food security

Number of small producers supported with training and linked to potential funders

1 000 656 small producers supported with technical training.

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Strategic Objective

Indicator Target Actual Challenges Corrective Measure


Number of LandCare jobs created (105 000 opportunities = 454 Full Time Equivalents)

130 Full Time Equivalents

3 294 Work Opportunities created through LandCare as at end September 2012. (14 FTE’s)

Report is not yet validated as Provinces are expected to submit their report on the MIS by the 30th October 2012 for Q 2.

Figures will be validated after the end of October according to the reporting timeframe as per DORA, which is 30 days after each quarter for LandCare programme.

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Number of state land jobs created (300 opportunities)

60 job opportunities

53 employees verified on FALA farms.


Climate change adaptation and mitigation plans implemented

Climate change adaptation and mitigation plans approved

The Service Level Agreement (SLA) has been signed with amendments from the service provider.

The service provider’s internal processes caused delays in facilitating the signing of the SLA and have resulted in the delay for officially implementing the project as per activity schedule.

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Disaster risk mitigation strategies implemented

Disaster risk management system implemented

Report on seminars on weather and climate to the agricultural sector conducted in Free State Province has been presented in the NAC and NARDMCO meetings and was subsequently approved.

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Number of ha (agricultural land, woodlands and indigenous forests) rehabilitated

10 000 ha Hectares of land rehabilitated though CARA and LandCare for Q1 and Q2 = 62 413.09 ha.

Only Gauteng, LP, KZN, WC & EC figures were received. The reporting timeframe as per DORA is 30 days after each quarter for LandCare programme.

LandCare figures will be validated at the end of October 2012.

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MeasureSO 1: Ensure the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

1 250 ha of irrigation schemes revitalised

Revitalised 250 ha of smallholder government irrigation schemes

The budget to revitalize about 62 hectares at the Makhathini Irrigation Scheme has been finalized by KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and work will start soon.

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PROGRAMME 6: FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

Purpose

Promote the development, management, monitoring and sustainable uses of marine living resources and the development of South Africa’s fisheries sectors. Sustainable livelihoods will be achieved through aquaculture growth and fisheries economic development.

The programme comprises four sub-programmes, namely Aquaculture and Economic Development; Fisheries Research and Development; Marine Resource Management; and Monitoring, Control and Surveillance.

Aquaculture and Economic Development: Ensurse aquaculture growth and fisheries economic development for sustainable livelihoods by providing public support and an integrated platform for management of aquaculture.

Fisheries Research and Development: Ensures the promotion of the sustainable development of fisheries resources and ecosystems by conducting and supporting appropriate research.

Marine Resource Management: Ensures the sustainable utilisation and equitable and orderly access to the marine living resources through improved management and regulation.

Monitoring, Control and Surveillance: Ensures the protection and promotion of the sustainable use of marine living resources by intensifying enforcement and compliance.

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Strategic Objective


SO 2: To coordinate government food security initiative

Number of fish farms established/ revitalized

5 Progress has been made in facilitating the development and revitalization of 5 farms (Disaneng Aquaculture Farm in Mmabatho, North West is currently being revitalized in partnership with North West Province; Phase 2 of the Hamburg Aquaculture Project in the Eastern Cape (dusky cob pilot) has been initiated; and construction of 3 fish farms in Xhariep district, in partnership with Free State Agriculture and Rural Development is nearing completion).

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Strategic Objective


Corrective Measure


Number of EPWP jobs created

1 000 920 jobs have been created through implementation of catch data monitors (3 projects), harbour maintenance (3 projects), anti-poaching (1 project) Port Nolloth Fish Processing Facilities and MCS Observers projects under the Working for Fisheries Programme (WFFP).

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Strategic Objective


SO1: Increase growth, income and sustainable job opportunities in the value chain

Number of fishing harbours established/ revitalized

2 1 harbour identified in Port Nolloth, negotiations with the Municipality and the Province underway.

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Feasibility reports on new fisheries

Investigation of feasibility of two potential new fisheries

Data has been collected from the following fisheries sectors: OctopusWhelks Live bait Red baitKZN redeye

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Strategic Objective


Corrective Measure


Aquaculture research and capacity development programme implemented

Finalised MoUs with two universities

The DG has approved for the Department of enter into MoUs with University of Limpopo and University of Free State. DG has signed both MoUs and thus far only University of Limpopo has signed. The Department is still awaiting response from the University of Free State.

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Strategic Objective


SO 1: To ensure the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

Extent of the recovery in terms of spawning biomass of abalone, hake, west coast rock lobster and linefish from current levels

Implementation of recovery of strategy and management recommendations towards targets set for abalone, hake, west coast rock lobster and linefish

Targets as per TAC/TAE recommendations for the current season have been set. Targets as per TAC & TAE recommendations for the new season have been scheduled for finalisation in the 3rd quarter.

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Strategic Objective


SO 1: To ensure the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

Commercial fishing rights allocated in 17 fishing sectors

Revised General Fishing Policy and 8 sector specific policies and establish rights allocation process

Bid closed in September. Service provider to be appointed.

Lack of internal capacity.

Lengthy and cumbersome administrative processes.

Limited marine resources.

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Implement and review Integrated Fisheries Security Strategy (IFSS) through inspection of fishing vessels at sea, landings and random review of rights holders in the 5 key fisheries sectors

Inspection of 600 vessels at sea.

A total of 593 vessels were inspected at sea.

Inspection of 800 vessels at landings.

In total 938 (cumulative) fishing vessels inspected at landing sites.

Vessels were inspected more than once. Some fisheries were inactive during closed periods. Include squid inspections.

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Strategic Objective



Implement and review Integrated Fisheries Security Strategy (IFSS) through inspection of fishing vessels at sea, landings and random review of rights holders in the 5 key fisheries sectors

Review of permit and rights holders compliance with policies and prescripts: 276 of 2 304 right holders.

A total of 74 permit and rights holders were reviewed for compliance with policies and prescripts.

EXPENDITURE QUARTER 1: PER PROGRAMME

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PROGRAMMES BUDGET APRIL MAY JUNE QUARTER 1 % R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Administration 609 169 41 923 55 350 69 022 166 295 27.3%

Agricultural Production, Health and Food Safety 1 891 603 29 706 364 932 113 071 507 709 26.8%

Food Security and AgrarianReform 1 408 635 12 750 255 712 19 014 287 476 20.4%

Trade Promotion and Market Access 212 033 8 296 36 946 37 786 83 028 39.2%

Forestry 1 265 541 46 246 146 546 48 719 241 511 19.1%

Fisheries 411 791 60 092 13 262 12 362 85 716 20,8%

TOTAL 5 798 772 199 013 872 748 299 974 1 371 735 23.7%

EXPENDITURE QUARTER 1:PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

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ECONOMIC BUDGET APRIL MAY JUNE QUARTER 1 % CLASSIFICATION R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Compensation ofemployees 1 494 878 108 555 107 712 108 755 325 022 21.7%

Goods and services 741 380 36 698 53 179 66 059 157 936 21.3%

Interest and rent on land 1 402 427 49 43 519 37.0% Total transfers and subsidies 3 419 551 49 178 705 404 110 757 865 339 25.3%

Payments for capitalassets 141 561 2 155 5 464 14 359 21 978 15.5%

TOTAL 5 798 772 199 013 872 748 299 974 1 371 735 23.7%

Reasons for over/underspending against 25% target

Programme 1• Payments in respect of ICT equipment and claims in respect of property management from D:PWD

were made.

Programme 2• Double payment to Agricultural Research Council and quarter 1 payments for conditional grants to

provinces for Ilima/Letsema were made at 20% of the appropriated amount.

Programme 3• Payments to provinces in respect of CASP conditional grants were made at 20% of the

appropriated amount.

Programme 4• Once off payment to Land and Agricultural Bank of South Africa and National Agricultural Marketing

Council.

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Programme 5

• Payments to provinces in respect of LandCare conditional grants will be made on receipt of compliance certificate of the National Transferring Officer.

Programme 6

• Payments to Marine Living Resources Fund in respect of Expanded Public Works Programme: fisheries projects will be made on receipt of compliance certificate.

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EXPENDITURE QUARTER 2: PER PROGRAMME

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PROGRAMMES BUDGET JULY AUG SEPT QUARTER 2 % R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Administration 626 995 52 846 39 503 48 202 140 551 22.4%

Agricultural Production,Health and Food Safety 1 889 874 115 430 288 239 115 247 518 916 27.5%

Food Security andAgrarian Reform 1 410 855 14 454 358 752 19 103 392 309 27.8%

Trade Promotion and Market Access 209 429 11 443 8 163 18 390 37 996 18.1%

Forestry 1 242 696 61 506 268 691 64 725 394 922 31.8%

Fisheries 489 078 54 468 16 109 40 727 111 304 22.8%

TOTAL 5 868 927 310 147 979 457 306 394 1 595 998 27.2%

EXPENDITURE QUARTER 2:PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

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ECONOMIC BUDGET JULY AUG SEPT QUARTER 2 % CLASSIFICATION R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Compensation ofemployees 1 473 784 110 336 136 418 141 324 388 078 26.3%

Goods and services 758 991 55 754 41 519 47 165 144 438 19.0%

Interest and rent on land 1 477 46 61 64 171 11.6%

Total transfers and subsidies 3 488 938 137 511 790 551 101 650 1 029 712 29.5%

Payments for capitalassets 145 737 6 461 10 908 16 191 33 560 23.0%

Payments for financial Assets - 39 - - 39 -

TOTAL 5 868 927 310 147 979 457 306 394 1 595 998 27.2%


Programme 1• Claims in respect of property management from D:PWD are awaited.

Programme 2• Double payment to Agricultural Research Council and payments for conditional grants to provinces

for Ilima/Letsema were made.

Programme 3• Payments to provinces in respect of CASP conditional grants were made.

Programme 4• Claims in respect of foreign offices from D:IRCO are awaited.

Programme 5• Payments to provinces in respect of CASP and LandCare conditional grants were made.

Programme 6• Payments to Marine Living Resources Fund in respect of Expanded Public Works Programme:

fisheries projects were made.

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EXPENDITURE QUARTERS 1 AND 2: PER PROGRAMMEEXPENDITURE QUARTERS 1 AND 2: PER PROGRAMMEPROGRAMMES BUDGET Q 1 % Q 2 % Q1+Q2 % R’000 R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT

Administration 626 995 166 295 26.5% 140 551 22.4% 306 846 48.9%

Agricultural Production, HealthAnd Food Safety 1 889 874 507 709 26.9% 518 916 27.5% 1 026 625 54.3%

Food Security and AgrarianReform 1 410 855 287 476 20.4% 392 309 27.8% 679 785 48.2%

Trade Promotion and MarketAccess 209 429 83 028 39.6% 37 996 18.1% 121 024 57.8%

Forestry 1 242 696 241 511 19,4% 394 922 31,8% 636 433 51,2%

Fisheries 489 078 85 716 17.5% 111 304 22.8% 197 020 40.3%

TOTAL 5 868 927 1 371 735 23.4% 1 595 998 27.2% 2 967 733 50.6%

EXPENDITURE QUARTERS 1 AND 2:PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

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PROGRAMMES BUDGET Q 1 % Q 2 % Q1+Q2 % R’000 R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT

Compensation of employees 1 473 784 325 022 22.1% 388 078 26.3% 713 100 48.4%

Goods and services 758 991 157 936 20.8% 144 438 19.0% 302 374 39.8%

Interest and rent on land 1 477 519 35.1% 171 11.6% 690 46.7%

Total transfers and Subsidies 3 488 938 865 339 24.8% 1 029 712 29.5% 1 895 051 54.3%

Payments for Capital assets 145 737 21 978 15.1% 33 560 23.0% 55 538 38.1%

Payments for financial assets - 941 - 39 - 980 -

TOTAL 5 868 927 1 371 735 23.4% 1 595 998 27.2% 2 967 733 50.6%

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CONCLUSION

Strengthen interdepartmental cooperation and collaboration for the development of the production infrastructure and other support policies and programmes.

Enhance cooperation with the provinces and local government to enhance governance in the sector.

Accelerate collaboration with stakeholders through existing forums. Collaboration in the utilization of key policy instruments to enhance

the performance of the sector.

daff 2012/13 mid-term organisational performance report highlights

Documents

fisheries resources

information management

support services

fisheries products

inclusive economic growth

food security initiative

sound financial services

integrated growth